Tokyo   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1600m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Core leading the way. CORE (4) finished second, beaten a neck, when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Nakayama after he was in contention on the bend. Likely improver with bright prospects. TAIYONO KISETSU (2) was well fancied but below his best at his last run on 2 February, finishing 11th over 1600m at this track. Starts this prep with Kosei Miura taking charge. Should settle handy in the run. Leading contender. LA LA BANYULS (11) is on debut for the Masahiro Otake stable. Three-year-old colt by Maurice from Clean Funky. Can measure up. Betting crucial. FARIZA (15) has not been sighted since she finished ninth over 1400m at this track on February 15. Capable of featuring in the finish.
1 4 SHADOW VICE
T TEZUKA
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
Was at very long odds at debut, 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Luna Luceat with 57.0kg at $50.40. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
1
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
BLUE, YELLOW STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
2 23x0x TAIYONO KISETSU
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at this track on February 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Primzahl carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at this track on October 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Denkmal carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Bold performance expected.
2
KOSEI MIURA
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 4x0x ASSEMBLY ROOM
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 2 over 1600m, 27 len behind Le Valet D'coeur with 57.0kg at $9.20. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at this track on November 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Kazanlak carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. Keep in mind.
3
K TOSAKI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
4 437x2 CORE
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1600m, neck behind Garnet Wink with 57.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Niigata Dirt on October 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Black Gigi carrying 55.0kg at $2.20. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
HOT PINK, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
5 868x8 T O BEAST
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshiyuki Ohashi
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Meiner Full Moon carrying 57.0kg at $16.20. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Niigata on August 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Cosmo Ishtar with 55.0kg at $8. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
YELLOW,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,BLACK SLEEVES,PINK ARMBANDS
6 0x SET ON YOU
MASAYOSHI EBINA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 16 at this track on February 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Le Pavillon with 55.0kg at $56.30. Looking to others for the winner.
6
YUSUKE HARA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
7 8x0x6 YAMANO IMPACT
SHINOBU HOMMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Sawamura
Racing second-up today. Last outing 6th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Garnet Wink carrying 57.0kg at $231. At only start last preparation didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Nakayama on December 8 over 1800m, 13 len behind Nishino Agent carrying 56.0kg at $127.40. Must improve significantly.
7
TAKUYA KOWATA
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES
8 x9x60 AOI WINDOM
SHINOBU HOMMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 17 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Win Stiga carrying 55.0kg at $157.60. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 10th of 18 at Nakayama on April 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shadow Meteor with 55.0kg at $92.40. This is outside her grasp.
8
KANTA TAGUCHI
WHITE, HOT PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 5x37x TEN DREAM GIRL
E YANO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yasushi Tenpaku
Filly back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Danon Lyra carrying 55.0kg at $31.10. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at this track February 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Primzahl with 55.0kg at $52.80. Should be right in the mix.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
WHITE, BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SILVER SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
10 54586 POD DUKE
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gabby's Brother carrying 57.0kg at $19.60. The race before that 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lights You Up with 57.0kg at $3.80. Genuine chance this time around.
10
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS
11 LA LA BANYULS
MASAHIRO OTAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Maurice out of Clean Funky. Expected to have ability.
11
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM STRIPES, SLEEVES
12 520x6 CHANGE OF HEART
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 15 at Fukushima on April 19 over 1800m, 4 len behind Red Stern with 54.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 8 over 1800m, 11 len behind Taisei Regno carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Among the top chances.
12
KIWAMU OGINO
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
13 495 BRIGHT GAZER
KATSUHARU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Pigeon Point carrying 57.0kg at $9.10. The race before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 20 len behind Aeolia with 57.0kg at $6.20. Safely held last time out but this suits.
13
N YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
14 000 HEAVENLY GOAL
H TODA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ashaka Tobe carrying 57.0kg at $11.20. The run before that 14th of 16 at this track on February 2 over 1600m, 12 len behind Primzahl carrying 57.0kg at $65.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
14
MICHAEL DEE
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
15 2x9x FARIZA
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Danon Lyra with 55.0kg at $8.90. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Fukushima on June 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Valiant March with 55.0kg at $2.80. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
15
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES